Thames Estuary

Following delays announced last night on Lower Thames Crossing, the Thames Estuary Growth Board is urging swift action to advance this crucial project. Read our full press notice here for more details on why this matters for the region’s growth and green energy future. #ThamesEstuary #LowerThamesCrossing #GreenGrowth #UKInfrastructure #SustainableDevelopment #EconomicGrowth #HydrogenEconomy #InvestInTheEstuary https://lnkd.in/eGc2_3tJ

Lower Thames Crossing's Road to Growth video featuring our own Hannah Staunton (FCMI). This ambitious project is crucial to unlocking economic growth in the Thames Estuary - and the wider UK. By improving journeys for millions, it will open access to better jobs and connect businesses to new markets. As the UK’s first hydrogen-powered infrastructure project, it will kickstart a green energy revolution in the region. With the right infrastructure like this, we can create 1.3 million jobs and add £190 billion to the UK economy by 2050. https://lnkd.in/ewsjzi5h

Huge congratulations to the University of East London for being named the UK University of the Year 2025 for Teaching Quality by The Times and Sunday Times! This recognition highlights not only UEL’s commitment to excellence in education but also its vital role as a leader in the ongoing academic and social transformation of East London. We're so proud to witness UEL's contribution to diversifying the talent pipeline and equipping students with the skills needed for the future economy. Their work exemplifies the incredible academic innovation happening in East London, and this award is well-deserved. Congratulations the entire University of East London team for this outstanding achievement! #UELExperience #UniversityOfTheYear #TeachingExcellence

Last week, we launched our quarterly "Update from the Envoy: News from the Thames Estuary Growth Board". In this edition, you’ll find a wealth of engaging content, including: 🔹 Our response to the King's Speech 🔹 Our ambitious vision to shift light freight from road to river 🔹 Insights on how we're building a flood-resistant London Our feature article is this insightful piece: "Why International Relationships Matter in Driving Fair Growth - and How We're Leading the Way" by Frances Moffett-Kouadio, our Strategic Investment Director. To read the full newsletter and explore these topics and more, click the link below. Don't miss out on future updates—subscribe in the top left corner, or email our team at enquiries@thamesestuary.org.uk. https://lnkd.in/ebJgDqSN #ThamesEstuary #fairgrowth #StrategicInvestment

Congratulations to Partners and Friends on the Reimagine London Shortlist We are thrilled to see our partners and friends, Buro Happold, PRD and AtkinsRéalis, being recognized on the Reimagine London shortlist by the NLA. Your dedication to innovative and forward-thinking design is truly inspiring, and this recognition is well-deserved. At the heart of this project is the kind of ambitious thinking that embodies "fair growth" for London. It's about creating a city that is not only more sustainable and resilient but also inclusive and equitable for all its residents. We are proud to be associated with organisations that are driving these positive changes. A big thank you to the NLA for spearheading this initiative and highlighting the importance of innovative urban planning. Your efforts to showcase projects that push the boundaries of what's possible are invaluable to London's future. Kudos to all the teams involved, and best of luck on the next steps! #thamesestuary #ReimagineLondon #Innovation #FairGrowth #UrbanDesign #NLALondon https://lnkd.in/eUYKBgxn

This morning, we announced a ground-breaking agreement marking a new era for light freight on the River Thames, partnering with Thames Freeport and Port of London Authority. Our vision is to transport upwards of 20 million parcels by river every year, removing them from the road to reduce pollution and congestion. For further details of this unique agreement, and the project which sits behind it, head to our website: https://lnkd.in/ey_-aZ_x #thamesestuary #riverthames #fairgrowth #logistics #freight #lightfreight

Breakfast Reception with Lord Heseltine: Fair Growth for the Thames Estuary We were honoured to host a breakfast reception this morning, sponsored by the legendary parliamentarian Lord Heseltine. Drawing on his extensive experience and passion for the Thames Estuary, Lord Heseltine called for greater powers at a local level, emphasising the vital responsibility of local leadership—both public and private—in driving economic growth for the Thames Estuary. Thames Estuary Envoy, Kate Willard OBE spoke passionately, advocating for collaboration to ensure fair growth can be achieved for everyone in the region. During her address, Kate announced our forthcoming release of “The Roadmap for Fair Growth” this October. Watch this space for more updates. We are incredibly grateful to all our guests — the parliamentarians and business leaders, local leaders and investors, policy specialists and academics—for joining us this morning. Together, we will build a future of fair growth. visit us at thamesestuary.org.uk #EconomicGrowth #Leadership #FairGrowth #PublicPrivatePartnerships #EventRecap #thamesestuary

Today Kate Willard OBE wrote to the Chancellor, highlighting our strong support for the emphasis on fairness and opportunity in the Government's plan for economic growth laid out in last week's King's Speech. Fair growth has been a guiding principle of the Growth Board since our inception. We are on a remarkable journey to deliver an additional £190 billion in GVA and 1.3 million new jobs by 2050 through fair and strategic initiatives in sectors including logistics, digital connectivity, sustainable energy and accelerated infrastructure investment. For the full transcript of our response and more details, please visit our website. Stay connected with us and join the conversation. thamesestuary.info/KS24 We're in a good place. Join us. #ThamesEstuary #FairGrowth #EconomicDevelopment @ThamesEstuaryGrowthBoard

This week saw a landmark moment for our RULE (Riverside Urban Logistics Environment) project. Over 30 organisations joined our extended partner group, facilitated by Arup, marking an important milestone for this innovative solution aimed at revolutionising sustainable logistics across London and the Thames Estuary. The RULE project is set to transform the way light freight is delivered into the heart of London using the Thames, taking HGVs and other delivery vehicles off the roads. This will significantly reduce congestion and emissions, reshaping the future of transportation along the River Thames. We spent the afternoon interrogating and developing options to advance this visionary project. The collective expertise and passion of our partners promise to drive this ground breaking project forward, charting a course towards a more connected and sustainable future. Stay tuned as we continue to drive this exciting initiative. A big thank you to everyone who answered our call for partnership: Arup, Aukett Swanke, Chorus, City of London Corporation, Clean Marine Shipping, Connected Places Catapult, Coventry University, Cushman & Wakefield, DAC Consulting Services , Decarbon Logistics Solutions, Delivery Mates, ELIRE Group, EVOASIS, Ford Motor Company, Grid Smarter Cities, HR Wallingford, Intelligent Waterways, LIVETT'S LAUNCHES LIMITED, Marine Zero, Net Zero Marine, Parsons Corporation, PicKinHub, Port of London Authority, Port of Tilbury London, Raybel Charters CIC, RHIZOME ENERGY LTD RHIZOME2, Slingshot Simulations, Speedy Hire, Tamesis Dock, Uber Boat by Thames Clippers, Thames Freeport , THAMES MARINE SERVICES LIMITED, Thames Marine Services Engineering, Thames Skills Academy (TSA), Unitrove, WeSprint & ZEVHub

Heading to UKREiiF next week? Kick off each day with astonishing artifacts from the Thames Estuary's rich creative industries at our Creative Estuary networking breakfasts from 08.30-09.30. This is a unique moment to get close to some amazing set pieces, costumes, models and exclusive films all created in the Thames Estuary for award winning productions enjoyed the world over. The session will feature the work of English National Ballet, 3 Mills Studios and London College of Fashion, University of the Arts London alongside cutting edge talent from across the estuary’s fast growing cultural production sector. From film to fashion, dance to digital, the Thames Estuary is becoming the engine room of the UK’s creative industries. Join us to network and discover the vibrant creative production industries from screen to stage to music that are powering the Estuary's economy. See what's driving creativity in the region!   With thanks to Creative Estuary and the Thames Estuary Production Corridor. #thamesestuary #thames #creative #creativeindustry #investment #inwardinvestment